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Funny 2023 tennis season bloopers showing Coco Gauff struggling with a microphone

Despite the occasional slip-up, these athletes continue


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
DECEMBER 21, 2023 5:05 PM EST

As the 2023 tennis season comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back on some of the funniest bloopers and mishaps that occurred on and off the court. One standout moment was when rising star Coco Gauff had trouble with her microphone during a post-match interview. The microphone unplugged as she tried to adjust it, leaving her scrambling to pick it up while laughing about it.

But Coco was one of many tennis players to experience some technical difficulties this season. Several other players had issues with their microphones, with some struggling with faulty mics during press conferences. It’s always amusing to see these top athletes, who are used to performing under pressure on the court, struggle with something as simple as a microphone.

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Of course, there were also some physical mishaps this season. Some of them took a tumble during a match, which sent the crowd into a frenzy, while others stumbled during a game and had to scramble to regain their balance.

But perhaps the funniest bloopers of the season were the verbal slip-ups. Some players are usually so eloquent in interviews, but there were a few moments when they couldn’t get their words straight.

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Overall, it’s important to remember that even the best tennis players worldwide are human and can make mistakes. And despite the occasional slip-up, these athletes continue to inspire and entertain us with incredible skill and determination.